RF PLL Silicon Validation Engineer
Core
Lead validation of complex PLL and frequency synthesis subsystems in monolithic cellular transceivers, ensuring silicon meets rigorous specifications.
Role type
Senior IC RF silicon validation engineer (agentic engineering)
Builds
Production RF transceivers for Apple products
Domain
Wireless communications (5G NR, LTE) and RF/Mixed-Signal silicon
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
RF lab equipment mastery (Spectrum/Phase Noise Analyzers, VNAs, Oscilloscopes), Python for test automation (NumPy/Pandas), agentic engineering with AI coding agents, systematic silicon debugging, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
RF transceiver architecture expertise (PLLs, DCOs), cellular standards knowledge (5G NR, LTE), mixed-signal building blocks (ADCs/DACs), building agentic workflows or tooling
Technologies
Python, NumPy, Pandas, AI coding agents, Spectrum Analyzers, Phase Noise Analyzers, VNAs, Oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Define validation strategies and execute complex measurements; Architect efficient validation solutions using agentic engineering; Develop scalable automation frameworks and data analysis tools; Report technical results to debug hardware and software issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
